HONDA VFR800 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V010000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | VFR800 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-01-31 | 2005-01-24 | 2005-01-25 |
Production Dates: 2003-10-15 - 2004-02-13
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P65
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36046
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE "PCV" THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FORCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
HONDA RECALL NO.P65.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
